A Pineville man is facing charges after allegedly trying to draw his wife's ex-husband into a confrontation Dec. 11 at the Rapides Parish Courthouse, according to a news release.

A Rapides Parish sheriff's deputy was standing nearby and saw Richard John Chaisson, 43, confront his wife's ex-husband after a civil proceeding, authorities said. Chaisson yelled and tried to start an incident with the man, but the ex-husband ignored Chaisson, officials said.

"Having been previously informed of prior violent acts perpetrated by Chaisson, the victim became concerned for his and others well-being," the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office release states. "In an attempt to end the disturbance, the victim and his attorney decided to leave the area."

But the deputy overheard Chaisson tell his wife that he was thinking about whether "to put a bullet" in the ex-husband's head, according to the release. The matter was turned over to sheriff's detectives, who investigated and issued a warrant for Chaisson.

On Tuesday, Chaisson was arrested at his residence at 208 Estate Drive and was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center.

He was charged with simple assault and disturbing the peace. He was released after posting a $15,000 bond.